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| What the Engineer says: | What it really means: |
|---|---|
| A number of different approaches are being tried. | We are still grasping at straws. |
| We're working on a fresh approach to the problem. | We just hired three kids fresh out of college. |
| Close project coordination | We know who to blame. |
| Major technological breathrough | It works OK, but looks very hi-tech. |
| Customer satisfaction upon delivery is assured. | We are so far behind schedule the customer is happy to get it delivered. |
| Preliminary operational tests were inconclusive | The darn thing blew up when we threw the switch. |
| Test results were extremely gratifying | We are so surprised that the stupid thing works. |
| The entire concept will have to be abandoned. | The only person who understood the thing quit. |
| It is in process. | It is so wrapped up in red tape that the situation is about hopeless. |
| We'll look into it. | Forget it! We have enough problems for now. |
| Please read and initial. | Let's spread the responsibility for the mistake. |
| Give us the benefit of your thoughts. | We'll listen to what you have to say as long as it doesn't interfere with what we've already done. |
| Give us your interpretation. | I can't wait to hear this! |
| See me, or Let's Discuss | Come into my office, I'm lonely. |
| All new! | Parts not interchangeable with the previous design. |
| Rugged | Too heavy to lift! |
| Lightweight | Lighter than rugged. |
| Years of development | One finally worked. |
| Energy saving | Achieved when the power switch is off. |
| Low maintenance | Impossible to fix if broken. |
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